Influences on the coastal environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the influence of geology on the coast
A
The geology influences the landforms we see there
2
Q
What is the influence of vegetation on the coast
A
Vegetation can be important to stabilizing coasts because they allow flocculation which is the binding sediment together in bigger clusters making them stay put where they are as they become heavier and harder to be transported by wind or water
3
Q
What is the influence of people on the coast
A
drilling or mining, dredging for aggregates for concrete and other building materials, destructive anchoring, removal of corals and land “reclamation” all affect the coast
4
Q
What is the influence of sea level changes on the coast
A
Submergent coastlines form as a result of sea level rise
